About Morgan-Case Homestead
Morgan-Case Homestead is a rustic log cabin situated on approximately 320 acres along Rock Creek. The cabin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance relating to early homesteading and ranching in Granite County and western Montana. It was an active work site from 1890 to 1951. In addition to being a great home base for big game hunters, the cabin provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, including blue-ribbon trout fishing and trails that are open to hiking and horseback riding, as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The area surrounding the cabin offers both summer and winter recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Sandstone/Wyman trailhead is located within a mile of the homestead, providing access to an extensive network of trails. Rock Creek is well known for…
- Fees: $75 per night. Reservations required through [Recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233336).
- Season: January 1 – December 31
- Managed by: Lolo National Forest, FS
- Where: 19 mi west of Philipsburg, MT · 46.40278, -113.6875
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Ridge | Horse | 0.2 mi | 15.0 mi |
| Wyman Gulch | Horse | 0.3 mi | 7.0 mi |
| Big Spring Creek | Horse | 0.4 mi | 6.6 mi |
| Hogback Ridge | Horse | 0.9 mi | 11.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 21.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Hogback Homestead 0.9 mi
- Bighorn Campground 1.8 mi
- Siria Campground 2 mi
- Stony Cabin 5.2 mi
- Cy's Place 5.3 mi
- Morrison Camp 5.3 mi